People are lonely throughout the year
Luke 14:13-14: “When you give a feast, invite the poor, the lame, the maimed, the blind. You will be blessed because they cannot repay you: for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”
There are so many lonely people in our society. Depression and suicide spike at this time of the year.
There are many who have no family or are estranged from family. Even within our churches, there are divorced people, single parents, widows and widowers.
I asked an acquaintance if she was prepared for her Thanksgiving celebration. She looked down and said, “Things are different this year.” She said her children will be with their father this Thanksgiving. I invited her to my home. She turned the invitation down but was appreciative. So many lonely people all around us!